Double Eagle II

Three Americans attempting the first crossing of the Atlantic by balloon were reporting good progress at the half-way stage on tuesday (August 15) The balloon's oxygen and heating systems were said to be working well as the trio tired to keep at a high altitude to benefit from stronger winds.

There was a night of celebrations in Paris for the three balloonists from Albuquerque, in the United States, following their record-breaking flight across the Atlantic in their helium filled balloon, Double Eagle Two.